At 44-years-old, he races in the Elite (professional) division in Spartan Race. Mat’s athletic background includes: MMA, Military tactical competitions, military competitive fighting (combatives), Crossfit, and OCR (Spartan Races). Mat has worked his way from 90th place in the Utah Spartan Super to multiple 1st place elite podiums, as well as 6th place at the 3k National Series Spartan Race (Pro-invite only), and qualified for the 2023 Spartan Pro Team. He earned 7 professional level podiums in 2022.
avid obstacle course racer (OCR). husband.
father. retired air force security forces veteran
Meet Mat Quinlan
Coaching and leadership through military and civilian experiences. He was entrusted with training individuals and teams in everything from combat missions in Iraq to MMA/Grappling competitions, to civilian concealed carry, and OCR. Mat was, due to his extensive experience and education in these areas, afforded the opportunity to build the Active Shooter, tactical, and combatives programs for the Idaho Air National Guard.
Coaching and Leadership
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Now retired from the military after 21 years of service, Mat is proving to be relentless in his athletic goals. He races at the professional level in Spartan Races, and is pursuing the Trifecta World Championships in Greece this year. He also trains avidly in fighting and tactics; continuing his expertise in the fight arena.
mat's "why"
ATHLETIC GOALS
4X First Place Elite Podium Finisher
8X Elite Podium Finishes
6th Place in invite-only 3k Elite Series
1.5 mile Record Holder Idaho Air National
Guard
#1 selection in the Nation for “Defenders
Challenge” (Worldwide Military Law
Enforcement tactical/fitness competition)
2X Army Combatives Tournament Champion
MACP
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
Black Belt
Silver Medal in the Northwest Submission
Challenge
Air Force Certified Fitness Trainer
ALERRT Active Shooter Instructor (FBI)
Civilian Active Shooter Instructor (Alpena Michigan)
PAST, PRESENT, AND INTO THE FUTURE
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Military Active Shooter/CQB/Shoot-Move-Communicate Instructor
SWAT-Certified (Caldwell, Idaho SWAT)
Point of Instruction (Instructor School)
NCO Leadership School
Owner MMA/Tactical school - True Tactics
Area Supervisor - Baghdad International Airport, Iraq
Viper/Sniper Team Leader - Tallil Air Base, Iraq
QRF Leader Multiple Missions, Iraq
anything but complacent
The list continues...
From failing the military PT test, to beating world champion OCR athletes.
I’m no genetic lottery winner. I’ve struggled with running slow, body weight, managing time, being full time military/owning a company and having a family with teens, all at the same time.
Why have I never pulled the trigger on an OCR coach?
They’re all high level athletes with years and sometimes decades of professional competition or collegiate racing under them, even prior to OCR. So what’s my hold up? That’s my hold up!
If I’m looking to grow my calves , I want the guy that had calves like mine first (tiny). And THEN figured out how to grow theirs.
This isn’t a dig on any of these amazing coaches/athletes.
But, if your like me and are looking for someone that climbed that mountain through all the rough terrain. (Age, work, entrepreneurship, family etc.)
Feel free to reach out!
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